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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine A
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Class
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Participants will learn the components of a project budget proposal, how to estimate costs, income projections, and additional requested materials. ...
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SPEAK ENGLISH

9:00am - 11:00am
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: SPEAK ENGLISH
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
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Informal English language conversation groups for adults who speak some English (intermediate to advanced levels). Group meets once a week for two hours, no registration required, and no cost involved. ...
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Makerspace
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Makerspace
Event Details:
During Open Hours, the Sand Creek Makerspace is available for patrons to work on their own projects while a trained PPLD staff member is present. Equipment and supplies are available on a first come basis. All patrons in the space must be at least...
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Western Window Bay
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Senior Library Programs
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Begin your Tai Chi journey HERE with the Basics. Class is 45 minutes long. No experience necessary. Please wear comfortable clothing. Everyone welcome. Learn from Philip Selva, Certified Tai Chi Instructor. Please consult your physician prior to part...
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CONNECT Group

9:15am - 10:15am
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Library Programs
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Social group connecting people with resources, conversation, and support. ...
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Toddler Time

9:30am - 9:45am
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
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This program gives toddlers an introduction to the delights of rhyme, rhythm, and a few special stories as a first step to reading. (For one and two-year olds and caregivers.) Approximately 20 minutes. ...
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
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Shake those wiggles out and have some fun! This 30-minute program consists of music and movement activities and a story. For two and three-year-old children, with a favorite adult. Due to high attendance, we issue a token to the first 20 FAMILIES, on...
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Story Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
Event Details:
Stories and more for children ages 3 and older, with a favorite adult. Call for storytime themes, if you're interested! We know there are all kinds of kids with all kinds of needs, so if your child might benefit from some sensory accommodations li...
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Toddler Time

10:00am - 10:15am
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
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This program gives toddlers an introduction to the delights of rhyme, rhythm, and a few special stories as a first step to reading. (For one and two-year olds and caregivers.) Approximately 20 minutes. ...
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
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This program gives an introduction to the delights of rhyme, rhythm, and a few special stories as a first step to reading for 1 and 2-year-old children and caregivers....
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
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One and two-year-old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books. Toddler Time builds on familiar experiences to introduce new vocabulary and word sounds in a lively atmosphere. ...
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Educational Resource Center
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, ERC (Educational Resource Center), Homeschool
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:
Explore and discover the secret life of owls, learning about their nightly forays into fields and forests, and understanding their unusual digestive systems through hands-on owl pellet dissection! Register for one session only please; choose the Wedn...
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Senior Library Programs
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All seniors are welcome to share conversation and a cup of coffee in this casual discussion group. ...
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Western Window Bay
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Senior Library Programs
Event Details:
45 minute class with Philip Selva, Certified Tai Chi Instructor. For first-timers: You must take the Tai Chi Basics course. If you feel that you belong in a higher-level class, please arrange for a time to meet with the instructor to evaluate your Ta...
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
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A short read-aloud session for preschoolers. ...
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
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Join us for open-ended play! We’ll have fun toys to enhance your child’s early literacy learning. Meet new friends and have fun playing together. For ages 1-3 years old. No registration required. ...
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
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Shake those wiggles out and have some fun! This 30-minute program consists of music and movement activities and a story. For two and three-year-old children, with a favorite adult. Due to high attendance, we issue a token to the first 20 FAMILIES, on...
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Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
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Music and Movement with Chamber Orchestra of the Springs Come and enjoy a special Music and Movement program with a musician from the Chamber Orchestra of the Springs. Dance and wiggle to live music and learn about an amazing instrument. This spec...
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
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Join us for open-ended play! We’ll have fun toys to enhance your child’s early literacy learning. Meet new friends and have fun playing together. For ages 1-3 years old. No registration required. ...
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Stay and Play

10:30am - 11:00am
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
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Join us for open-ended play! We’ll have fun toys to enhance your child’s early literacy learning. Meet new friends and have fun playing together. For ages 1-3 years old. No registration required. ...
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Story Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
Event Details:
Stories and more for children ages 3 and older, with a favorite adult. Call for storytime themes, if you’re interested! We know there are all kinds of kids with all kinds of needs, so if your child might benefit from some sensory accommodations li...
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
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1- and 2-year-old children, with a favorite adult, enjoy rhymes, music and movement, and a few short books. ...
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
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One and two-year-old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books. Toddler Time builds on familiar experiences to introduce new vocabulary and word sounds in a lively atmosphere. ...
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Library Branch: Palmer Lake Library
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
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Young children, with a favorite adult, experience new stories through books, flannelboards, puppets, songs, activities, and crafts. ...
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Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Children's Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
Event Details:
Stories and more for children ages 3 and up. Check your branch or the Children’s Department for Storytime themes.   If your child might benefit from sensory accommodations like fidget items or noise-reducing headphones while in the library...
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
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Children ages 3-5, with a favorite adult, experience stories through books, songs, and activities. This program encourages emerging reading skills by engaging children with sounds, rhythm, and rhyme in a playful environment. We know there are all ...
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Virtual Storytime for Kids

10:30am - 11:30am
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Class
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  A children’s librarian will invite you to join in a sing-along and then read a children’s book. Can’t make it live? You can always view the videos whenever it’s convenient for you. All videos are available for viewing later on Facebook. ...
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Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
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Join us for open-ended play! We’ll have fun toys to enhance your child’s early literacy learning. Meet new friends and have fun playing together. For ages 1-3 years old. No registration required. This playtime runs from roughly 10:50-11:20. ...
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
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Stay and play every Wednesday from 11a.m. to 12 p.m. immediately following Toddler Time in the Children's Area. ...
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Western Window Bay
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Senior Library Programs
Event Details:
45 minute class with Philip Selva, Certified Tai Chi Instructor. For first-timers: You must take the Tai Chi Basics course. If you feel that you belong in a higher-level class, please arrange for a time to meet with the instructor to evaluate your T...
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Western Window Bay
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs
Event Details:
Join us for a FREE hour-long yoga class. Please bring your own mat. No experience necessary. All levels welcome. Please consult your physician prior to participation in this program....
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Library Branch: East Library
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, ERC (Educational Resource Center), Family Library Programs
Event Details:
Come stop by the ERC! Located on the upper floor of East Library. Call 531.6333 x1416 if you have any questions. Learn more at ppld.org/erc. ...
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Computer & Device Help

1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Computer Classes
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Are you frustrated with your smartphone? Confused by the Internet? Come get your questions answered about your smartphone, tablet, computer or eReader. Bring your own device or laptop to get help from staff and learn how to troubleshoot questions on ...
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Senior Library Programs
Event Details:
Discuss history with other buffs! The 2019 discussion discussion topic is "Growth of the United States." Meeting is held monthly on the fourth Wednesday. There will be no meeting in December. No registration required....
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: PPLD: Internal
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Children's Services meeting ...
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adult Library Programs, Business, Class, Computer Classes, Senior Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:
Learn the parts of the PowerPoint 2016 screen and how to create a basic slideshow....
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make II (Messy Maker Space)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Makerspace
Event Details:
During Open Hours, Make II is available for patrons to work on their own projects while a PPLD staff member is present. Equipment and supplies are available on a first come basis. Patrons must be badged to use a machine during a separate appointment ...
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Poetry reading

3:00pm - 3:30pm
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: All
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Class, Family Library Programs
Event Details:
April is National Poetry Month. Join us every Wednesday at 3 pm for poetry readings by PPLD staff. Can’t make it live? You can always view the videos whenever it’s convenient for you. ...
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: All-Ages Knitting Group (Cancelled due to COVID-19)
Age Group: Adults, All
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Intergenerational Library Programs
Event Details:
An all-ages knitting group that meets every Wednesday in the Study Room. Practice materials are provided, but attendees are encouraged to bring their own materials! Some instruction provided for those new to the world of knitting. Come knit with us!...
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PPLD Board

3:00pm - 6:00pm
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Library Branch: Calhan Library
Room: Calhan Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: PPLD: Board of Trustees
Event Details:
PPLD Board ...
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Paws to Read

3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Age Group: Kids, All
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Intergenerational Library Programs
Event Details:
Practice reading aloud and improve your fluency by sharing a story with one of our loveable Paws to Read dogs!...
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Corner
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
Event Details:
Kids can practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable Paws to Read Therapy dogs! ...
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Teen Library Programs
Event Details:
Is math homework getting you down? Are finals freaking you out? Do you need to brush up before the ACT, SAT, or GED? Our experienced math tutors can help you improve your grades and take the stress out of math. Take advantage of math tutoring for all...
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Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Congregational Church, 103 Pawnee Ave
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:
Back by popular demand, cut recycled bottles into cute cat (or other animal) shapes to get your container garden started. Make a label too! ...
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
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Children practice reading and building fluency by reading to a Paws- to-Read dog. ...
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
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Kids can practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable Paws to Read dogs!   ...
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:
To celebrate National Poetry Month, we will create custom magnetic poetry sets! All materials will be provided. #PoetryMonth Ages 9-18 See more programs like this by clicking here: https://tinyurl.com/sgfv8nl  ...
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Creative Services Programs, Maker/Artist in Residence, Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs
Event Details:
When you think of your community, what comes to mind? Join Liz Kettle and Ruth Chandler from Textiles West as they piece together textile illustrations of the Pikes Peak region, made by community members from all across El Paso County. You can contri...
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Painting With Mocktails

5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Pine Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:
Come learn how to paint a cherry blossom tree while enjoying delicious spring-themed mocktails! No prior painting experience is required. All supplies provided. Ages 18 and up. Registration required. ...
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Make
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Makerspace, Teen Library Programs
Event Details:
During Open Hours MAKE @ East is available for patrons to work on their own projects while a trained PPLD staff member is present. Equipment and supplies are available on a first come basis. All patrons in the space must be at least 9 years old. A...
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Teen Center (ETC) A & B
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs
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Try a new game or play old favorites! We'll have a variety of games to play! Ages 12-18. Snacks provided!   #teensgame See more programs like this by clicking here: https://tinyurl.com/yx8xc54g ...
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:
For adults wanting to improve their workplace and every day English language skills. Classes provide instruction in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Registration is required. New students must attend ESL Orientation to register and take a p...
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Speak English

6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:
Informal English language conversation groups for adults who speak some English (intermediate to advanced levels). Group meets once a week for two hours, no registration required, and no cost involved. ...
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
Play D&D with other teens, led by volunteer Dragon Masters.  New members are always welcome and no experience is required. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/vms6qq3, call (719) 531-6333, or visit East Library or Library 21c. See ...
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Intergenerational Library Programs, Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs
Event Details:
Author K.D. Huxman presents “The Colorado Coal Field War: Massacre at Ludlow,” based on her IBPA Gold Award winning book of the same title.  On the 106th anniversary of the Ludlow Massacre, learn about one of the most infamous episodes in the hi...
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Western Window Bay
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs
Event Details:
Join us for an hour-long gentle flowing practice, perfect for beginning yogis or those who have an established practice. The 2nd Wednesday of each month will be a Yin style practice. Yin yoga seeks to engage stretching and meditation as we find poses...
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Community Conversation - Life in the time of Corona

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:
Join us for a virtual community conversation on life in the time of corona. Community Conversations at Pikes Peak Library District is a new series of monthly events that invites the public to discuss current events and issues impacting the Pikes P...
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Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Genealogy Library Programs, History Library Programs, Senior Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
This information session will provide an overview of the many genealogy resources available through the library, including databases, websites, and print and archival materials. We will also discuss upcoming class topics and schedules, advanced study...